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Ms. Ekerling from Tarzana, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's All Fun, Games, and Learning

Help me give my students educational games, puzzles, and activities that help to boost motivation and cognition.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ekerling's classroom raised $422

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

These items are often thought of as luxuries in any classroom. We have lots of games and puzzles, but over the years and after being loved by so many students, the puzzles and games get worn, broken, or parts go missing. It is time to get a new round of fun and interesting games.

When students play learning games, they gain so much more than just a fun time.

They learn how to take turns, how to win with grace, and how to lose with humility. They learn sportsmanship and good people skills. The students also learn how to be responsible with the materials and how to put things back where they belong.

These puzzles and games are carefully curated. I know that they will help my students and stimulate cognition, creativity and joy.

Ms. Ekerling Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tarzana, CA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

28 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Uzzle 3.0 Board Game, Family Board Games for Children & Adults, Block Puzzle Games for Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
The Uzzle Stack Royale Board Game, Fast & Fun Family Board Game for Children & Adults, Color Block Puzzles Games for Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Thinkfun Rush Hour Traffic Jam Game, Ages 8 and Up - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
Educational Insights BrainBolt Genius, Handheld Electronic Memory Game, Ages 7+ (8436) • Quill.com $26.72 1 $26.72
ThinkFun Circuit Maze Game - Brain-Boosting STEM Toy | Teaches Circuitry Through Engaging Gameplay | Toy of The Year Finalist | Ideal for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Thinkfun Zingo Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.82 1 $19.82
Thinkfun Game Amaze 16 Mazes in One, Ages 8 and Up, Red - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $15.29 1 $15.29
Regular Sized, More Durable, Educational Fidget Toy Multiplication Pop It Double Sided12x12 & 12x24 Classroom Must Haves Learn Math Adult and Child ADHD Fidget Sensory Math Manipulatives • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
ThinkFun Zingo! Booster Pack #1 - Exciting Expansion Pack for Zingo! Game | Engages Kids in Learning | Enhances Memory & Word Recognition Skills | Trusted by Families Worldwide • Amazon Business $11.26 1 $11.26
POPLAY 200PCS Marbles Bulk, for Marbles Run Games • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
POPLAY Marbles for Kids, 115PCS Cat Eye Glass Marble, Mixed 6 Colors with Gift Box, for Chinese Checkers Board Games, Party Favor Gifts • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Think Fun Triazzle - Picture-Matching Brainteaser Puzzle | Engages Strategic Thinking & Memory | Perfect for Kids Ages 8 and Up | Award-Winning Game • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
ThinkFun Zingo! Booster Pack #2 - Expansion Pack for Popular Zingo! Game | Designed for Kids Ages 4 and Up | Brain-Stimulating Word Puzzle Game | Trusted by Families Worldwide • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Think Fun Triazzle Picture-Matching Brainteaser (Dolphins) Puzzle for Ages 8 and Up (76491) • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46
POPLAY Colorful Glass Marbles, 0.6inch Marbles Bulk for Kids Marble Games,DIY and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87
POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games, Multiple Colors(1 Whistle) • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$293.01

Vendor shipping charges

$4.38

Sales tax

$26.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.28

Total project goal

$421.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$421.88

4 Donors

-$86.52

Donations toward project cost

-$84.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.95

match offer

-$322.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$274.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.97

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